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What a twisted, crazy weird story. The synopsis reeled me in hoping for a story about a girl that goes missing and her brother who is finding clues 15 years later. This may have ben the underlying premise of the story, but the inclusion of a weird fairy story that has been passed down from former generations made for a weird book that I couldn't put down. I flipped page to page to find out how the story all fit together, but I was definitely disappointed by the inclusion of this weird underlying story of a fairy land.

Short and sweet this time - a good book in the mystery aspect, but I definitely did not enjoy all the fairy talk. I would only recommend this book to those who enjoy the supernatural and the mystery.

I recently read the novel Don't Breathe A Word by Jennifer McMahon. I have read all of her previously written books and this one does not disappoint. This novel is beautifully written and it is utterly unputdownable. The setting is rural Vermont and is about the disappearance of a 12 year old girl, Lisa, who desires to become Queen of the Faires. The story alternates between the past and the present which is 15 years after Lisa has disappeared.

In the present time, Lisa's younger brother, Sam, and his girlfriend, Phoebe, receive a phone call which leads them to acquire a book written by the King of the Faires. This book was Lisa's bible which helped her to cross over and disappear and never to be heard from again. Through help from Sam's cousin, Evie, Phoebe and Sam learn about family secrets and a promise made years ago which could change their futures dramatically.

Don't Breathe A Word takes many twists and turns and has a very unexpected ending. If you enjoy reading about family secrets and fairy lore, this is definitely a novel you should not miss reading. It will leave you "breathless" and wanting to read the rest of Jennifer McMahon's novels.

Ummmm...uhhhh...hmmmm...I liked all the mystery of the storyline but for *me*, I found the ending not fulfilling. Course I am one who likes nice tidy endings...unless there is a sequel to a book.
This book sure wasn't what I expected when I picked it up. With that said, I read it in 1 day because I was intrigued. I *might* read another of her earlier books which seem to be highly rated.
Passing on to the next one, not a keeper for me.